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Gunfight Kills Man, 25, Outside Woodbridge Apartment Complex

A 25-year-old man died in a gunfight outside of a Prince William County apartment complex over the weekend, authorities said.

Mike Hawkins III

Mike Hawkins III

Photo Credit: Mike Hawkins III Facebook photo

Michael Eugene Hawkins III, of Woodbridge, and another man were arguing outside of the 15000 block of Lost Canyon Court in Woodbridge around 2:45 p.m. Sunday, May 21, PWC police said.

The argument turned violent when one person fired a gun, and the other fired back, police said. Hawkins was struck in the lower body and the suspect fled the scene, authorities said.

Officers arrived on scene and provided first aid to the victim until fire and rescue personnel arrived. The victim was taken to an area hospital where he died of his injuries. 

Detectives were following up on leads into the investigation and suspect.

Hawkins' sister, Tiarra, remembered him as a fighter as he endured more than eight hours of surgery, loved ones tell Daily Voice.

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